Throwback Thursday

Inspired by the #tbt trend on Instagram, this new series will revisit an old favorite from years past on a when-I-feel-like-it basis. You’re welcome.

First, check out these awesome photos of me as a wee little Wittyburg — and don’t feel at all embarrassed for me.

Blurry on purpose.

Too much sass to handle.

These are not elaborate Halloween costumes, though I can see why you asked. No — these are samples of my stage presence in the early ’90s … from saloon girl to crab.*

Yep, that’s a crab in the first picture. Thanks, “Little Mermaid.”

And while the rhythm did indeed get me around age 10 and I hung up my tap shoes, this future starlet is destined for greatness:

Such commitment! Such showmanship!

For a good chunk of my childhood, afternoons were spent perfecting my pliés and pirouettes. I missed my calling as a prima ballerina (clearly), mainly because YouTube didn’t exist and our performance videos had a lot of parents coughing or snoring.

But I have hope for that little girl. If nothing else, she’s got the comedic timing down.

What was your first hobby? Extra points if you share awful pictures and/or hilarious videos.